Special report from Thailand: 'Macadamia' plants ,an alternative for highland areas. Good future market trend.

Published 2020년 10월 19일

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Loei Province in Thailand is developing macadamia farming, a high-value crop, among 350 farmers across areas rich in organic matter at 700-900 meters above sea level. The province is focusing on certified varieties like Chiang Mai 1000, 400, and 700, with a yield of 300-700 kg/rai. The macadamias are sold as dried fruit or processed into value-added products such as green shell dried fruit, ready-to-eat macadamia shells, and macadamia oil. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is supporting macadamia cultivation since 1990 and encourages farmers to improve quality, increase productivity, and adopt zero waste practices to enhance competitiveness and income for growers. The Horticultural Research Center in Loei provides guidance and assistance to farmers.

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Macadamia is reputed to be the king of the beans. Because it is a nut that has a high nutritional value. Whether it is vitamins, minerals and especially good fats, which are popular to eat widely around the world. Whether it is eaten as a snack or as an ingredient in various types of food, it is desirable in the market. Resulting in a rather high trading price Therefore, if the macadamia product has a manufacturing process that meets the standards of quality And has a number of products that are sufficient to meet market demand. In the future, it will be able to export foreign markets which can generate income for farmers as well. Mrs. Anchana Tracho, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of Agricultural Economics (NESDB), Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Reveal the visit to the area to monitor the production of Macadamia (Macadamia), an alternative economic crop of interest in Loei Province. Along with the Office of Agricultural Economics 3, Udon Thani Province (SorTor. ...

Source: Naewna